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Venus fly traps digest their prey by secreting enzymes that break down the trapped insect's body into nutrients, which are then absorbed by the plant for energy and growth.

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How do Venus fly traps diegest?

it takes two or more days for the food to digest. the food evaporates.


What are Venus Fly traps movement when they eat there prey?

Venus Fly traps have a sort of jaw at the top of the plant. Flies often land on this "jaw", as soon as they land on the "jaw" it will snap closed and the plant will eat their prey. It is almost like how we eat our food.... Except Venus Fly traps take a few days until their prey is fully digested, then they can open their "jaw" again to have another tasty meal!


How do Venus fly traps digest food and what is the process involved in their digestion?

Venus fly traps digest food through a process called enzymatic digestion. When an insect is trapped in the plant's leaves, the plant secretes digestive enzymes that break down the insect's soft tissues. This releases nutrients that the plant can absorb and use for growth. The process can take several days to complete, after which the trap reopens to catch more prey.


Do Venus's fly traps have gas?

I don't think venus fly traps have gas.


Do Venus Fly Traps eliminate aphids?

No, Venus Fly Traps do not eliminate aphids.Specifically, the plant in question (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivore that includes insects among its prey. By consuming insects, a Venus Fly Trap makes up for a lack of nutrients in the soils in which it tends to grow. But aphids (Aphidoidea superfamily) mature to sizes that are too small for Venus Fly Traps to consume.


What is a venus fly traps prey?

Any insect that comes into it's grasp, It emits a smell that attracts them..


Where there any Venus fly traps in the renaissance period Were they in any paintings?

no there were no venus fly traps. but there where paintings.


Can a venus flytrap eat a horse fly?

Yes, a Venus flytrap can eat a horse fly, as its traps are designed to capture and digest various insects, including larger ones like horse flies. However, the size and weight of the horse fly may limit how effectively the trap can close and digest it. The plant's digestive process is primarily intended for smaller insects, so while it can capture a horse fly, it may not be an ideal prey.


Why do venus fly traps glow blue?

venus fly traps glow blue because of how much nutrients they have


Do people eat fly traps?

why would people eat venus fly traps, the fly traps eat insects.


How do plant traps fly?

Venus Flytraps do not fly.


Do Venus fly traps have eukarotic cells?

Yes, they do!! Venus fly traps are plants, and hence, they have eukaryotic cells. Hope this helps (: